William A. “Bill” Hennigar

STELLARTON/CAMBRIDGE – William Arthur “Bill” Hennigar, of Stellarton, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, at the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow.

Born March 22, 1950, in New Glasgow, he was the son of the late Jim and Gladys Hennigar of Stellarton.

He is survived by his children, David, Calgary, and Abigail “Abbi”, Halifax. He is also survived by his siblings, Scott (Marla), Kentville , Margie (Gary) Powers, Stewiacke East, Elizabeth, Ottawa, Howie (Kelly), Stellarton, and Ted (Mary Lou), Fall River, his mother-in-law, Marguerite “Margie” Fraser, many brothers- and sisters-in-law, several nieces and nephews, and his beloved golden retriever Annie.

He was predeceased by his wife of 42 years, Barbara, his parents, Jim and Gladys, father-in-law, Robert “Bert” Fraser, and brother-in-law, David Fraser. His family would like to thank the nurses and support care workers of VON Pictou County, Robert Fraser, the staff and nurses of the Aberdeen Hospital Palliative Care Unit, as well as Dr. McFarland, Dr. Ago, Dr. Jeans, and Dr. Kwasnik for the support and care provided throughout his illness.

The family will receive visitors on Sunday, Nov. 19, from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Chapel in Stellarton. His memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, November 20, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Gairloch, with Bonnie Langille and Rev. Charles McPherson officiating. Donations in Bill’s memory may be made to the Aberdeen Palliative Care Society, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Gairloch, or a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to angusfuneral@ns.sympatico.ca.